Olu Allen
Las Vegas, under the bright lights of Allegiant Stadium, witnessed history on Saturday night.
Terence “Bud” Crawford etched his name into the pantheon of boxing royalty, defeating Saul “Canelo” Álvarez by unanimous decision to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion of the world.
Crawford’s triumph is more than just another belt on the shelf. It cements him as the only man in the modern era to become a three-division undisputed champion.
From lightweight to welterweight and now super-middleweight, Crawford has joined the rarest club in boxing, and may even have built a room of his own inside it.
The fight itself was a masterclass in patience, precision, and ring IQ. Canelo came forward with his trademark power shots, hunting for the body and swinging with the kind of single punches that have flattened opponents for over a decade.
A few of them landed flush enough to test Crawford’s chin and ribs, but every time the Mexican champion thought he had him cornered, “Bud” slipped out, reset his angles, and countered in threes and fours.
Where Canelo relied on single, heavy blows, Crawford thrived on combinations, movement, and timing. His ability to buy recovery seconds by switching positions when hurt, then immediately return fire with crisp counters, showcased the poise of a generational fighter.
When the final bell rang, the scorecards told the story: 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 — all for Crawford.
The crowd erupted, not just at the result, but at the realization that they had witnessed the rewriting of boxing history.
Crawford didn’t just beat Canelo. He transcended the weight of expectation, the doubters, and the divisions themselves. On a night when power met precision, precision prevailed.
